Re: SFX 200

[Bill Agee <billagee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Bill,
>I have done limited testing with SFX 200.  I like it but with peak red
>sensitivity of 720 nm with extended red sensitivity to 740 nm I find the
>response similar to Konica IR750.  I think that the SFX has better
>shadow detail than the Konica  and within the limits of my testing to
>date, lower contrast - at least it seems to have more latitude and
>perhaps a contrast range that is easier to "dial in".  I like the EI of
>200 which makes the SFX easier to hand hold if required.  For the SFX
>200 is used an EI of 200 with a #25 red filter - processed in HC110B for
>9 min. @ 20C.  The negs look good.  IMO the only reason to use the
>Konica IR750 is the availability of the 120 film size.
>BTW, I am also testing the Agfa APX 200 S which is very similar to the
>SFX.  IMHO, however good these films are, they "ain't HIE"
>Cheers!
>Dan Gordon



Dan,  Thanks for the information.  I still am going to test the stuff, but
after hearing what Joe said ("it looks a lot like Plus-x with a red #25
filter") and and now what you have to say, it doesn't look too promising to
me.  I am afraid I am too much of an HIE fan to switch.

Best regards,

Bill

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BILL AGEE
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